Dragon Rolls Recipe Easy Homemade Sushi in 30 Minutes Recipe
This Dragon Rolls recipe is an easy homemade sushi roll that combines cooked shrimp, avocado, cucumber, and sushi rice wrapped in nori, topped with tempura flakes, sesame seeds, and unagi sauce. Perfect for sushi lovers looking to make flavorful and beautiful sushi rolls at home in just 30 minutes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 2 rolls (8 pieces each) 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Japanese
Ingredients
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For the Roll:
- 2 cups cooked sushi rice
- 2 sheets nori
- 6 large shrimp, cooked and peeled (or imitation crab)
- 1 ripe avocado, sliced thinly
- 1 small cucumber, julienned
Toppings and Sauce:
- 1/4 cup tempura flakes
- 2 tablespoons unagi sauce
- 1 teaspoon sesame seeds (optional)
Dipping Sauce (Optional):
- Soy sauce
- Wasabi
- Pickled ginger
Instructions
- Prepare Ingredients: Cook the sushi rice following the package instructions and let it cool slightly to a manageable temperature. Slice the avocado and cucumber into thin strips. Peel and cook the shrimp if not pre-cooked, or prepare imitation crab as your protein option.
- Spread Rice on Nori: Place one sheet of nori on a clean surface or a bamboo sushi rolling mat. Spread a thin, even layer of cooked sushi rice over the nori, leaving about 1 inch of the top edge uncovered to seal the roll later.
- Add Fillings: Arrange the cooked shrimp, thin avocado slices, and julienned cucumber horizontally across the rice about 1 inch from the bottom edge of the nori sheet, creating an even line of filling.
- Roll the Sushi: Using your fingers, carefully lift the bottom edge of the nori and rice, rolling it tightly over the fillings, pressing gently to help seal everything together. Continue rolling up until you reach the uncovered edge of the nori, sealing the roll.
- Top with Avocado and Garnishes: Lay thin slices of avocado across the top of the roll. Sprinkle tempura flakes and sesame seeds evenly over the avocado for crunch and flavor. Drizzle with unagi sauce to give the roll a glossy, savory finish.
- Slice and Serve: With a sharp knife, cut the sushi roll into 8 equal pieces. Serve the Dragon Rolls alongside soy sauce, wasabi, and pickled ginger for dipping and added flavor.
Notes
- Use a bamboo sushi rolling mat to help roll sushi tightly and evenly.
- Cool the sushi rice properly to prevent it from becoming mushy when rolling.
- If you don’t have unagi sauce, a mixture of soy sauce and eel sauce or teriyaki sauce can be substituted.
- Keep your knife wet or lightly oiled when slicing rolls to get clean cuts without squashing the sushi.
- Tempura flakes add texture but can be omitted for a gluten-free version if necessary.
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